Shin Pond Road Home sits on a big piece of land in Patten, Maine-it's actually 96 acres which gives folks plenty of room for walking along the tree-lined grounds and enjoying the outdoors, and this old property dates back to 1840 so the house has some real history to it, and although it's an old building, it's set up today with all the things you'd expect in a place for seniors, like forced air and stove heating running on oil and a fully furnished setting with high-speed internet, cable or satellite TV, and a community dining room. The home offers just three beds, which does make things quieter, and there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms inside the roughly 1,627 square feet of floor space, so everyone gets a good bit of space and privacy, plus there are options for studio, 1-bedroom, or shared apartments, all with clear safety features in place, and folks can pick what works for them. This place handles all sorts of care, with assisted living and memory care both available, and there's support for bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, transfers, and medication management, and if someone needs manual feeding or close help, the staff are there for that, and they stay on-site 24 hours a day for supervision as well as general safety.
There's stuff to do every day, with spaces like the games and activities room, a movie room, computer area, and patios, and the staff keeps people engaged with daily social activities, birthday and holiday parties, as well as scheduled outings and family gatherings, so family can stop in with expanded visiting hours anytime it works. Seniors in the home get three meals a day plus snacks, with special diets like diabetic needs respected, and there's access to a community kitchen as well for those who like being hands-on. The staff oversees preventive health check-ups and monthly doctor visits, and they can help coordinate with other health care providers or arrange rides for appointments, shopping, or outings, as both group and private transportation are provided. The home tries to help folks keep their independence by offering many choices about their living arrangements and daily routines, and there's a maintenance-free setup-no chores or home repairs to worry about, since the staff handles cleaning, upkeep, and move-in coordination, and utilities are included in the rent except for phone service.
For added security, there's always someone on duty, and entry uses a keyless keypad for safety, plus the grounds are kept secure. The staff has experience with memory care and knows how to help those who need more attention, and they're ready day and night for anything that comes up, with clear routines for medication tracking and medical emergencies. Residents can stay as involved as they want with fitness programs and scheduled indoor or outdoor activities, and the property's big outdoor spaces and gardens give everyone room to relax. Shin Pond Road Home sits in Penobscot County, within the RSU 89 school district, so it really serves as a quiet, friendly spot for older adults, where most of the daily needs and concerns are looked after but people can still have their own say in how daily life goes.
